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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 311.66 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 311.66 and 153.41 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 311.66 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/311.66 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 311.66 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 47,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812.63/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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